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House of Prime Rib, San Francisco, CA
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House of Prime Rib

$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 187 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.

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Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 1949, this legendary destination is the king of San Francisco steakhouses. From luxurious carved-to-order prime rib rolled out on carts to chefs spinning salads to extra-large martinis with sidecars, every meal in the restaurant’s old-school dining room decked with ruby-hued booths is rollicking and unforgettable.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-4605
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Cross Street
    Washington St.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 15,922 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Steak

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • San Francisco

    Steak

  • San Francisco

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
House of Prime Rib offers an iconic, "unique experience" with perfectly prepared prime rib and delicious accompaniments. The festive ambiance and attentive service make it a San Francisco favorite, though reservations are challenging. With "massive portions" and "amazing" food, it's ideal for special occasions and family traditions.
15,923 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner with a friend who never had eaten at the House of Prime Rib, and he was in awe over the entire experience. Food was great as always and service was impeccable. Many thanks.

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  2. Dennis

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simply the best prime rib in the City. We've been coming here for about 60 years, and aside from the prices, nothing has changed in terms of the service or quality of the Dinner. Just delicious!

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  3. Jill

    San Francisco

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food are always so consistent here ! Well worth the long wait to get a reservation.

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  4. Deidre

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best prime rib I've ever had in my life. The baked potato was a bit dry and not hot. The bread pudding was too hard for my liking. But everything else, from the classic ceiling beams to the stained glass light fixtures, the ambiance was just perfect. Absolutely the best prime rib you can get anywhere. Love the creamed spinach and the salad was also amazing.

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  5. Sarah Nicole

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our main server was very nice. The food was amazing.

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  6. mari

    VIP

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service from everyone. Our server was the BEST!!

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  7. Jenny

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Our server Alvin was phenomenal. Came here for a bday dinner and they made it exceptional. Can’t go wrong here!

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  8. Mike

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was excellent, food was great. Family enjoyed the experience!!

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  9. Rochon

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. The food was amazing, the server was the BEST!!! Our table was great, the wait was fast. ( we had a reservation and we were seated 15 min early). Valet was fast and very friendly. However, there was an issue, the noise. There was one table that has 4 men that were SO very drunk and the staff refused to say anything to them, so made the experience for those tables around them unpleasant. Also, the table in front of us has a little girl (maybe 6) whose young parents were allowing her to run all over the place and she kept licking the salt shaker on the empty table and standing on the chairs. So with the drunk table and the little busy girl it was a bit much to say the least.

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  10. William

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Words cannot describe the great energy, service, and food that a person or a party can enjoy at House of Prime Rib. The jolliness and festivity at each table are infectious and never ending. My server, Mr. Trevor, whom I had the honor to be served (in every one of my visits!) is an exemplar of a server who deserves my wholehearted gratitude. Whichever server one meets, I am highly sure they will be an absolute pleasure. Last but not least, as the name indicates, the restaurant serves tip-top prime ribs with magnificent sides all in hearty portion. The cocktails they serve are outstanding and bountiful. House of Prime Rib sets a high bar for many, and it truly is a SF jewel that survives the sands of time since the 40s.

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FAQs

House of Prime Rib offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 885-4605.

House of Prime Rib is rated 4.8 stars by 15922 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 187 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for House of Prime Rib

1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington St.
  • Area
    Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 885-4605
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can accommodate large parties. Please call for details.
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